Professional Chef Application!!

Seeking dynamic, outgoing, experienced chefs, Men and Women, any ethnicity and cooking specialty are encouraged to apply. To submit, please complete the entire application below and attach a current photo and culinary resume to be considered.

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Please Complete Required Fields in Red

Any video of you currently posted online is acceptable.

Check all that apply

Professional Cook

Butcher

Chocolatier

Farmer

Grillmaster

Mixologist

Pastry Chef/ Baker

Pizza maker

Other

Home Address

Work Address

Emergency Contact

Are you a citizen?

Yes

No

Can you provide a current Work Visa?

Yes

No

Please describe in detail any moderate to severe food allergies NOTE moderate or severe. (Allergies are a physical reaction to food.)

Please describe in detail any dietary restriction or sensitivity and why: (i.e. You avoid a certain food for religious or ethical reasons, or you are gluten-free or lactose free)

Have you previously interviewed, on camera (in person or skype) for Chopped (or Chopped Junior)?

Yes

No

Are you currently being considered for any other cooking shows, including, without limitation, any competition, demonstration, documentary or lifestyle cooking shows?

Yes

No

Please describe the other shows.

Will you be appearing on any TV shows that are scheduled to air in the next 6 months?

Yes

No

Please describe other shows you will be appearing on provide the name of the show, airdate, season, and episode number if applicable.

Have you appeared in any TV contests or competition shows (whether or not you won a prize)?

Yes

No

Describe other shows you have appeared on provide the name of the show, airdate, season, and episode number, and prize won if applicable.

Have you served in the military or any other civil service?

Yes

No

Please describe military or civil service.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

Yes

No

Please give dates and details.

Have you served jail time?

Yes

No

Please describe the situation and dates.

Have you ever been involved in anything that would cause the producer, the network and its affiliates any embarrassment or monetary loss if you are chosen to participate in The Program?

Yes

No

Please list and explain the specific matters.

Describe your current situation:
a. Marital Status: Single, Married, Divorced, Partner, Dating
b. List # of children and ages (if applicable)
c. If Dating, Do you have a Boyfriend? Do you have a Girlfriend
d. List any family members who may be involved in the culinary industry & specify in what capacity.

Describe your background/history-where are you from?

Do you make a living as a chef? If YES, how many years have you been a chef? If NO cooking your hobby (please describe)

If you do NOT currently make a living as a chef, how do you make your living?

What inspired you to become a chef? Where did your interest in food begin?

What do you consider the best aspect about cooking/being a chef?

Do you or have you ever owned your own restaurant? If so, what is/was the name and location. For how long did/have you own/owned it?

Describe your work style. How would your colleagues describe working with you?

Describe your greatest accomplishment. (Culinary or otherwise)

List any culinary accolades honors or awards

What is something that we wouldn't know about you by looking at you?

Why do you think you'd be a good competitor for the show?

What would you do with the $10,000 Chopped winnings?

How did you hear about the casting?

Please attach a current resume (List culinary training, experience and special skills in a word document, pdf, or .txt file)

Please attach a current photo (jpeg jpg gif png - under 2mb)

By clicking 'Send' I confirm that my application is honest and true, and I understand that, if chosen to compete and cook on an episode of "Chopped", I am willing and able to touch/use/cook with/incorporate all of the basket ingredients given to me on that given day. I have made "Chopped" aware (above) of any food allergies or physical challenges that may affect my cooking performance during the taping of the show.